Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday (June 20) visited an anganwadi centre at Linganguntla village in Palnadu district and launched the distribution of induction stoves and steel utensils as part of the State government's net-zero fossil fuel emissions initiative.

Mr. Chandrababu Naidu, who was in the village to participate in the Swachh Andhra-Swarna Andhra and Annadata Sukhibhava programmes, began his visit by inspecting the anganwadi centre. Under the initiative, the government is providing induction stoves and cooking vessels to all 44,346 Anganwadi centres across the State at an estimated cost of ₹32 crore.

During the visit, the Chief Minister enquired about the stock position of essential supplies and reviewed the services being extended to children, pregnant women and lactating mothers, including nutritional support and pre-school education.

An anganwadi helper prepared ragi malt using the newly distributed induction stove in the presence of the Chief Minister. Mr. Chandrababu Naidu interacted with the children, sat with them on the floor and shared the nutritious drink.

As part of the State's green drive, the Chief Minister also planted a sapling in the anganwadi premises along with the staff.

MLA Prathipati Pulla Rao, District Collector Kritika Shukla and senior officials accompanied the Chief Minister.